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Pea Pesto Crostini

Pea Pesto Crostini
Prep Time
3 min
Cook Time
9 min
Yields
4-6 servings

A tasty and simple appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining.

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ingredients

Pesto

10
oz (1 package) frozen peas, defrosted
1
garlic clove
½
cup grated Parmesan
1
tsp kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
¼
tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
cup olive oil

Crostini

8
slices (½-inch thick) whole-grain baguette or ciabatta bread, preferably day-old, * see Cook's Note
cup olive oil
8
cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 small tomato, diced
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directions

Notes

*Cook's note: If you don't have day-old bread on hand, you can dry out fresh bread by putting the slices in a preheated 300 degree F oven until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.

Step 1

Pulse together the peas, garlic, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat a stovetop griddle or grill pan on medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the sliced bread with olive oil and grill until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the bread to a clean surface and spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared pesto on each slice.

Step 3

Top with tomato halves and serve.

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